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Western Cape confirmed as top province in audit outcomes

10 April 2017

This is the fourth year running that the Western Cape has led in audit outcomes in South Africa, with the 2015/16 audit outcomes the best to date. Read More

Warrior Woman Business Brunch to be addressed by Minister Fritz

10 April 2017

Tomorrow, Minister Albert Fritz will deliver an address at the Warrior Woman Business Brunch. The Minister will focus his address on the spates of women and child abuse/violence, with the message that the violence in our society is a serious... Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

7 April 2017

4 April 2017  Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.  Fire trucks for rural municipalities handed over Read More

DCAS Hands Over R1 100 000 To Cape Winelands Federations

7 April 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport handed over R1 100 000 in funding to various Cape Winelands Sport federations on 6 April 2017. Read More

Overberg District Sporting Federations Receive R360 000 In Funding

6 April 2017

On Wednesday, 5 April 2017, Minister Anroux Marais handed over a total of R360 000 in funding to sporting federations in the Overberg District. Read More

Media Alert: Cape Winelands District Receives R1 100 000 For Sporting Activities

6 April 2017

Following the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s budget appropriations for the 2017/18 financial year, Minister Anroux Marais will hand over ceremonial cheques to each district across the province.   Read More

Focus on Healthy Lifestyles for Youth

6 April 2017

The For my Future (FMF) project is a Department of Health initiative in partnership with George Municipality, Eden District Municipality, Bethesda, Ithemba Lobomi, Isisombululo Foundation, the Department of Arts and Culture, the Department of Social... Read More

Residents of Rooidakke In Grabouw Receive Houses

6 April 2017

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela this week handed over houses to residents of Rooidakke in Grabouw. He was joined by the Deputy Mayor of Theewaterskloof Municipality, Isaac Sileku. Read More

Premier Helen Zille to welcome 2017 PAY interns

6 April 2017

The Premier’s Advancement of Youth (PAY) Project, launched in 2012, creates opportunities for matriculants to gain workplace experience in Government. Read More

Easter arrangements for Montagu roadworks

6 April 2017

Certain roadworks currently under way in Montagu will be suspended from 7 to 18 April 2017 for the Easter holidays. Read More

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato to lead extensive safety outreach in Hanover Park

6 April 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato to lead extensive safety outreach in Hanover Park Read More

Minister Madikizela To Hand Over Houses To Residents of Rooidakke, Grabouw

5 April 2017

On Wednesday 5 April 2017, the Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela, along with the Executive Mayor of Theewaterskloof Municipality, will hand over houses to residents of Rooidakke in Grabouw. Read More

Department condemns recent brutal attacks on women and children

5 April 2017

I strongly condemn the recent attacks on women and children in Cape Town. Read More

66 specialist substance abuse graduates to be addressed by Minister Fritz at UWC

4 April 2017

Today, Minister Albert Fritz will address at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Community Engagement Substance Abuse graduation ceremony. Read More

Media Alert: Overberg District Receives R360 000 For Sporting Activities

4 April 2017

Following the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s budget appropriations for the 2017/18 financial year, Read More

Stormwater installation in Montagu

4 April 2017

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is making good progress on a 36-month contract to rehabilitate and upgrade various sections of the R60 and R62 between Ashton and Montagu Read More

Swellendam is named as South Africa's top eco-friendly destination

4 April 2017

Investment readiness for entrepreneurs is the focus of First Thursday in April, at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities. Businesses will be able to engage with Economic Opportunities Minister Alan Winde and his team in the Western Cape Department... Read More

66 graduate from innovative substance abuse course

4 April 2017

Today, 66 community representatives who work in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse received their certificates after graduating from the innovative Substance Abuse Treatment Course at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Read More

Media Alert: Central Karoo District Receives R120 000 For Sporting Activities

3 April 2017

Following the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s budget appropriations for the 2017/18 financial year, Read More

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